by skifastDDS » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:05 pm
Welcome to the forum, gforce. Kudos to you for posting video as your first post.
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Is the stance width appropriate for the size of the skier?
It could be a bit narrower but it’s close.
Does the release start by flexing the outside leg?
No, there is a large extension to release.
Is there a transfer to the LTE?
No.
Does LTE tipping lead engagement to the new turn?
No. Angles are achieved via hip dumping and inclination. A large amount of weight is placed on the free foot.
Is there a point in the transition where both legs are flexed equally?
No, this skiing displays very little flexion/extension range of motion.
Are the feet pulled back at transition?
No.
Is the inside foot held back throughout the turn?
No. The inside foot is weighted.
Is there enough CB and CA and is the timing right?
No. CB is mostly absent, all turns are inclined with heavy weighting of the inside ski. There is some hip dumping into a bit of CA.
Is the pelvis included in the CB/CA movement? Inside hip higher?
No, the pelvis is inclined to inside of the turn. The outside hip is held back from rotating somewhat in the low-C.
Strong inside arm, pole tip moving forward?
No, the inside arm often falls behind.
Is the inside leg flexing and tipping as the turn progresses?
No, the inside leg is weighted and tipping stops almost immediately.
Does the outside leg extend naturally (no pushing) as the turn progresses?
Outside leg extends at release and hip dumps into the turn.
Does LTE tipping of the inside foot continue throughout the turn?
No, tipping stops after the initial edge set. The turns are classic park and ride.
Does the weight shift go to the LTE during transition?
No.
Is the skier balanced over the outside ski?
No, the inside ski is often weighted.
Is there a pole touch and how is the movement and timing?
Yes, pole touch occurs at release, good timing. Movement should be farther forward and a greater lateral distance from the skis in a carved turn. No Swing Pole Plant drills would help.
Is the pole touch a no swing?
No, hands often drop down and back.
Alignment - watch the skis and knees carefully - does anything look like it needs go be tipped in or out?
Not that I can see, but I’m not qualified to answer this one.
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Overall, I'd say your single most important movement [SMIM] is tipping. I know you are new to PMTS, but the first step on the path to improvement is the green level tipping exercises that facilitate stance ski balance. Once you make some progress in skiing with your feet, I would focus on CB to continue getting weight off that inside foot, with some work on flexing concurrent to that.
You mention flexibility as a limiting factor in your skiing. This is always a good thing to work on; I know I get extremely stiff in my lower back and hamstrings after a few days of skiing. I find that martial arts are a great way to work on this, especially if a large kicking component is included. Kicking-heavy martial arts will increase your flexibility and also get you used to balancing and moving dynamically on one foot, as well as greatly strengthening your foot stabilizer muscles that will help you with ski tipping and balance.
Best of luck and happy turns this season.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
-Robert Frost, "The Road Not Taken"